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March 25, 2008
The 51st Annual Poultry Industry Conference and Exhibition returns to the Progress Building and West Annex, Western Fairgrounds April 9 and 10, 2008. As Canada’s foremost poultry show, it has a long-standing reputation for connecting poultry farmers with the industry’s leading suppliers, services and technologies. It is an important event for local poultry producers as it provides an invaluable opportunity to learn, network and gain a competitive edge in an increasingly demanding marketplace.
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March 19 , 2008
The 2nd annual London Auto Expo returns to the Western Fairgrounds, March 28-30 with more classics, more collectables and more chromed eye-candy for car enthusiasts!
This year’s show has expanded to cover more than 100,000 square feet. Organizer and Western Fair Association Senior Sales Manager Kris Dinel is pleased with the line-up of exhibitors and speakers. “We will have local vehicles as well as cars from Southwestern Ontario, Michigan, Ohio and Virginia, plus a few surprises that I think people are really going to enjoy.” |
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March 11 , 2008
For those eager to trade their snow shovel for golf clubs, the LONDON GOLF EXPO can’t come soon enough. Luckily, it’s this weekend. The 3-day LONDON GOLF EXPO will swing into the PROGRESS BUILDING, Western Fairgrounds this Friday through Sunday focusing on local retailers, pros and golf courses.
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February 27, 2008
Can’t get to Vegas? Stay and play here!
Western Fair Association announced today that they will host a 2-week Wheel ‘n Deal Casino, March 3-16, 2008. The casino will be located on the second floor, Grandstand and will feature Blackjack, Hold ‘em Poker and a money wheel.
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February 26, 2008
The 70th Annual Western Fair Farm Show, located on the Western Fairgrounds, will run Wednesday, March 5, 2008 and Thursday, March 6, 2008 – 10am to 8:30pm, and Friday, March 7, 2008 – 10am to 4pm. Admission is $10.00 and children 12 and under are FREE, when accompanied by an adult.
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February 21, 2008
FAMILY FUN FEST returns to the Western Fair Agriplex and by popular demand, we’ve added an extra day! This year’s FAMILY FUN FEST will be a four-day March Break boredom-buster - March 8, 9, 10 & 11. The entire family will enjoy a variety of FREE shows, plus indoor rides, games and entertainment at London’s largest indoor kids’ carnival!
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February 12, 2008
The LONDON GOLF EXPO will offer golfers of all ages and skill levels an interactive environment in which they can look, touch and learn about the game. Western Fair’s Senior Sales Manager, Kris Dinel, describes the show as a ‘virtual golf mall’. |
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January 17, 2008
Forest City Standardbred Sale and Western Fair Association announced today that they have entered into a partnership agreement to conduct a total of four Standardbred horse sales in 2008 at the London, Ontario facility known as the Agriplex. |
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January 4, 2008
It’s back! The London Wine & Food Show returns to the Western Fairgrounds for its third year. Growing in popularity, this year’s show promises to be a scrumptious showcase of upscale food, wine, beer and spirits, plus a diverse mix of related exhibitor. |
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Western Fair Association Marketing and Annual Fair Manager, Dave Taylor, has been elected to a 3-year term as a member of the Canadian Association of Fairs & Exhibitons (CAFE) Board of Directors. The announcement was made at the CAFE National Conference in Toronto November 17th.
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Western Fair Association General Manager and CEO, Gary McRae, was awarded the Canadian Association of Fairs & Exhibitions' highest honour. The prestigious Roll of Honour was presented to him at the CAFE convention in Toronto on November 17th.
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Tomorrow, Wednesday, October 10, 2007 the Western Fair Association will present the Alice Saddy Association of London, Ontario, with a new client services van. Funds for the purchase of this van were donated from the Western Fair’s Community Enhancement Fund. |
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The Western Fair Association has implemented a new recycling and waste management program within the fairgrounds. The annual Western Fair is the first real test of the new receptacle-based collection system for garbage and recycling |
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The Western Fair Association will be hosting the annual Warriors’ Day Parade on Saturday, September 8, 2007 beginning with march-off from Boyle Memorial Community Centre, Princess Avenue and Charlotte Street at 1115 hours. |
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The Carousel Room hosted a meeting last night to review the newly approved governance structure of the Western Fair Association and announce the slate of candidates that would fill the positions on the new Board of Governors and Fair Directors. Elections took place and the Association is happy to announce to the public our new officers and members within the following governing bodies. |
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“Western Fair is very excited to announce this year’s Grandstand line-up, there’s something for everyone,” said Dave Taylor, Manager of the annual event. The 2007 Western Fair brings great bands, country sensations and much-loved legends to London this September 7-16. Tickets go on sale Saturday, July 7, for the 2007 Western Fair Grandstand, sponsored by McDonalds. |
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After months of reviewing alternative models, surveying the Association's Membership, meeting with outside facilitators, conducting focus groups and consulting with management, board members, city officials and legal representatives, the Western Fair Association will role out a new Governance Model to its membership at 7:00pm in the Carousel Room, Tuesday, June 26, 2007. |
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Western Fair Association’s big, beautiful tree carving, and in carver Robin Wenzoski’s opinion the best tree creation London has seen to date was completed today and is located in beautiful Queen’s Park adjacent to the Western Fairgrounds just off of Dundas Street. |
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Why did the Western Fair Association venture into racing 45 years ago? “Several factors encouraged the Association to venture into a full-fledged racing program in 1961. |
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Visiting the Poultry Show is an excellent way for poultry farmers to remain up-to-date and competitive in an increasingly demanding business. |
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The first-ever 2007 London Auto Expo was not just a showcase of new cars and old cars, but a step towards a new family event in London. |
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The 1st Annual LONDON AUTO EXPO is almost here. This classic event, newly customized for car-enthusiasts, will provide interactive, educational and fun elements as well as a lot of eye-candy for car lovers! |
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The 69th Annual Western Fair Farm Show, located on the Western Fairgrounds runs – Wednesday, March 7, 2007 and Thursday, March 8, 2007 – 10am to 8:30pm, and Friday, March 9, 2007 – 10am to 4pm. Admission is $10.00 and children 12 and under are FREE, when accompanied by an adult. |
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It’s been cold lately, so why not heat up the March Break with something special.
BACK by popular demand - FAMILY FUN FEST returns to the Western Fair Agriplex and we know it will be many families TOP PICK for March Break Fun! This year’s three-day celebration, March 10, 11 & 12, from 9am-7pm, gives the entire family an opportunity to enjoy a number of FREE shows, plus indoor rides, games, and entertainment at Western Fair’s Family Fun Fest. |
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The Western Fair Association continues to add exciting new events and entertainment to its roster, as part of the Association’s renewed commitment to providing programming and events that meet the evolving needs of our customers and the community we serve. |
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The second London Wine and Food Show hits the city of London in 2-days and the excitement is building! Here is just a taste of some of the scrumptious excitement that awaits the savvy wine and food connoisseur or those that wish to be one. |
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The second year of the hot, new, London Wine and Food Show is about to hit the city with more wine, food, beer and spirits than before with a fantastic line-up of chefs, wine experts, cheese connoisseurs and show-floor surprises. |
